DIY Sleeping Pad Inflator

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How to make a DIY sleeping pad inflator with just a few common household items. Weighing a mere 0.2 ounces, this handy little pump will not only save you time and effort while out on the trail, but increase the lifespan of your inflatable sleeping pad by reducing moisture build-up within the pad. All-in-all, a great little piece of ultra lightweight backpacking gear. *Works on virtually all major sleeping pad brands, such as: Thermarest, NeoAir, Big Agnes, Nemo, etc.
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@IntenseAngler 2 года назад

Truly appreciate y'all taking the time to watch and comment... really means a lot! If you've enjoyed this one please consider taking a second to subscribe and hit the notification bell for more. Thanks my friends... looking forward to seeing ya around! -John

@OdiusTV 8 лет назад

Saved me 25 bucks for the big agnes pumphouse! Thank you.

@nihallee 9 лет назад

Thanks Man ! I've been inflating my different pads with a garbage bag and a rubber band for the past 5 years. It all started when I forgot my pump and since then, I'm carrying the smallest pump ever : a garbage bag. Your tip will make that even better (the rubber band technique can be a pain sometimes). Keep those tips it coming !!

@timstadlmueller58 7 лет назад

You beautiful bastard, I want to shake your hand! Thank you so much.

@JPTHEMAN1 9 лет назад

That is a awesome DYI tool thanks for sharing.

@alfonsocasillas7290 9 лет назад

Awesome idea I'm going to try it out

@currieg1 5 лет назад

Brilliant

@watch-Dominion-2018 Год назад

will this inflate a stand up paddleboard or inflatable kayak?

@IntenseAngler Год назад

You can get either passably inflated if you use something stronger in place of a garbage bag (such a dry sack). I've done that with my own inflatable kayak. Gotta say for that purpose a pump works better (and faster) though. Thanks for taking the time to watch, as well as for the comments by the way... it's much appreciated.

@theseus_lavender 5 месяцев назад

That is just genius.. absolutely wonderful simplicity Not forgetting, you're not blowing in warm, moist bacteria filled air that regularly causes mould in these kinds of mats!

@IntenseAngler 5 месяцев назад

Thank you very much for your generous compliment my friend... it truly means a lot to me!

@ascii2795 6 лет назад

I'm like really like in finding this, but... as everyone else has said, you're a genius. I actually had all the parts to make one in the house. Here's what I'm going to do... I regularly line my backpack with a trash compactor bag, so I'm going to use that as the pump bag and take another cap (without a hole in it) to make the bag waterproof. Thanks for the project.

@jan4946 7 месяцев назад

Super late to the topic: Consider cutting out a circle of rubber/plastic (e.g. bike inner tube), place it inside the cap with the hole and screw it on - should be water tight now. Easy to replace. In a pinch you could probably even cut out a bit from the trash compactor to get the hole closed again.

@padlnjones 9 лет назад

great video tip, thx! you must have a magic bit to drill a 5/8" hole with a 3/4" bit!

@lldanj 8 лет назад

Just returned from a five day backpacking trip. The inflator worked beautifully!!

@patpiper6884 5 лет назад

Great tip. I used the cap and threaded bottle top end, without the rubber washer, on a Klymit valve. I simply drilled a 3/4" hole, like you did, and used a rat tail rasp to open the hole up slightly and just slip fit it. Worked great. Thanks

@heatherhayes8234 9 лет назад

I'm going to the store for trash bags, a bottle of soda and a hose...need anything?

@IntenseAngler 9 лет назад

I could use a new rubber washer for my hose please... someone seems to have taken mine ;)

@colavaughan7971 4 года назад

For skeptics out there about the durability of a trash bag for this application: I've been using a similar home-made trash bag inflator for @ 10 years now in all kinds of terrain/conditions with no problems or failure. This design shown in the video looks like a great approach. Thanks for the effort and for sharing!

@carolewarner101 5 лет назад

Dude, this is fricken brilliant! The inflation bags you can buy commercially are SO damned expensive AND heavy. This is an amazing diy hack. Thanks so much for sharing! PS - In the video you say to "drill a 5/8" hole." However, you are using a 3/4" bit (clearly marked!), which makes the hole in the cap 1/8" larger in diameter than the inside diameter of the rubber washer. This is perfect as it allows the pad valve to be inserted easily and for the rubber washer to provide the seal. I suspect that the valve on the pad wouldn't even actually fit through the hard plastic lid if it was only drilled with a 5/8" bit!

@islanddreaming8591 6 лет назад

awesome tip thx :) , I was about to buy a USD $29.95 bag from thermarest that does the same thing .., I have more beer money now haha

@Cr0cket20 9 лет назад

Awesome. Going to start calling you Thomas Edison.

@jefftc14 9 лет назад

***** please don't... Tesla my man, Tesla...

@laurie2508 7 лет назад

You're a genius. I bought a new Thermarest Neo Air (got the wider one - needs more air). So comfy. I'm using my little but heavy battery powered pump, made for an air bed. Your idea is going with me as soon as I can make that head piece. Love it!

@Andysfishing 9 лет назад

Another great idea John, practical and light. That also looks like a super comfy ground mat, mine's only 1" thick. Andysfishing

@naturecallsoutdoors 9 лет назад

Great tip. I am putting that together right away. I usually get someone else to do it, haha. I think you should start doing these tips blindfolded to up your game. Bruce

@SpaceDjoxy 4 года назад

Man, you skipped the most frustrating part! 😄 How do you finish closing the valve without losing air?

@geokite 5 лет назад

Great video! Thank you! But arrrr, I went with what you said, 5/8" hole in the cap, and you used a 3/4" bit. Hole in cap needs to be larger than the hole in the washer. Gotta buy another bottle now...

@shcmoly 9 лет назад

Whenever I hear"John here of course" I know I am going to learn something new. Thanks brother!

@katobaggins 6 лет назад

Thank you so much for putting up this video. The thought of spending $30-40 to buy a Thermarest inflator was really chapping my hide! This worked really, really well. Mine only weighed 2 oz using a trash compactor bag. Great, great idea! Thanks again.

@Woodenarrows 9 лет назад

Good idea John, should work just fine AND it'll get that nasty breath moisture out of your pad :-)

@RichardBronosky 8 лет назад

You could put this on a dry sac and carry a 2nd lid without the hole drilled. Then you sac is still waterproof and serves as a pump.

@2naturesownplace 6 лет назад

that's what I did.. til I took an old ac PUMP from my truck which had enuff space to add another pump. Adding a extra point gives you a portable air compressor. Comes in handy when you are on the trail and need to lower tires pressure and then raise it back up.

@e.s.l5861 5 лет назад

Also it would aid in compressing the dry sack for clothes and what not.

@briargoatkilla 9 лет назад

Thanks John. I have an Air Core that I never use, 'cause I hate blowing the dang thing up. It sure sleeps good, though. I'll give this a try!

@timm1139 9 лет назад

And for a small fee, John will send you a special adapter to use on your emergency whistle!

@inspireAson 9 лет назад

Haha, priceless. I bet you could make a lot of noise if you never had to worry about running out of breath lol. :) - Chris

@seamus-xi7hz 5 лет назад

John, you're a genius, many, many, thanks..

@ReversePeople 5 лет назад

Awesome tip!! Thank you so much! I just made a couple of these - they work great and weigh nothing! Who in the world would “thumbs down” this video?!

@robbailey464 4 года назад

For the UL crowd . . . I haven't tried yet, but I'm thinking that since I use a plastic pack liner anyway, I'll make the inflator bag out of the liner, and use another bottle cap (not drilled) to swap out when I want the bag to be waterproof as a liner. Then put the drilled cap on when I want to use as an inflator. However, I imagine the bag will wear out quickly from changing the caps every day on a through hike. How can we get around that?

@paddlepower888 8 лет назад

Great video quality, well scripted and under three minutes! You da man! This method is da bomb! Happy trails! and tight lines!

@kincheng 5 лет назад

Alternately you can use 7/8 OD - 5/8 ID clear rubber tube that you can find by the roll at home improvement stores and cut a piece to fit inside of the bottle mouth. Then you can use the bottle cap to cover the bottle opening when not in use. You will need to lighly (0.5mm) bevel, with a olfa knife, the ID edge of the rubber tube to fit over the thermarest nipple.

@PaisleyPony 8 лет назад

This awesome. I'm afraid that I don't think it would work as-is with my ExPed, because the valve is different, but I bet I could find a way to rig it.

@flx6470 5 лет назад

Perfect. Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!

@guyhays3432 6 лет назад

You said a 5/8 drill bit. It should be a 3/4th as seen.

@IntenseAngler 6 лет назад

Thank you for catching that Guy... much appreciated.

@guyhays3432 6 лет назад

IntenseAngler thank you for the information.

@mikemaners4411 8 лет назад

Works like a charm! Saves me batteries and 45$ for the pump! Thank you very much from Montreal Canada!

@scrope 5 лет назад

I had to modify the instructions a bit to fit a Klymit Insulated Static V Lite pad with push/pull inflator. I drilled out the hole using a 7/8" spade bit which left virtually no lip for the washer to sit in. I also used a regular hose washer but the hole was again too small so I used the same bit to widen the hole. It didn't work too well so I cut slits in the rubber and used a sharp knife to remove most of it so it was nearly the same size as the hole. It fits over the valve and does seem to work. I'd like to see if I can find a bottle with a larger diameter and get a larger washer to improve it. We'll see how well this holds up to multiple uses. I'm guessing this would work perfectly for the Therm-a-Rest valves but the Klymit is significantly larger. The instructions were easy to follow.

@OOTurok 9 лет назад

So I got a rubber band, a roll of duck tape, 2 paper clips, a tin can, & a half eaten banana... How do you make that DIY fusion reactor again?

@waterman308 9 лет назад

Neat Tip - Could I make one suggestion though? when you drill out that cap with the spade bit, I'd hold it with a pair of pliers to keep my fingers away from the outter edges of that bit.

@hucknbarry3496 5 лет назад

Was thinking earlier of a way to use.my stuff sack with plastic plumbing parts and Reed valves but this just blows all my thoughts out of the water.

@andyshepard7961 5 лет назад

Dude. This rules! I'm gonna do this for my trip this weekend!

@speedbumphu 7 лет назад

Thumbs up if you carry that thing with you instead of just inflating your bag yourself... I guess there will be none.

@mobiltec 9 лет назад

Great tip John...

@NampaHiker 9 лет назад

Cool project.

@IntenseAngler 9 лет назад

Thanks my Brother.

@MuskratJim 9 лет назад

IntenseAngler Hey John! This is another brilliant idea... thanks for sharing!

@unclemikeb 2 года назад

This is downright clever. I never had trouble inflating mats but one day it occurred to me, I was putting bacteria laden, moist air in the mat. So I bought a hand pump that did not need batteries. For any who might not wish to do this by DIY, maybe they could just buy the male and female hose repair pieces at a hardware store. I haven't tried it, but it should work.

@IntenseAngler 2 года назад

Thank you very much for the kind compliment Mike. I definitely agree with you... it's certainly best to avoid blowing moist, bacteria filled air into your sleeping pad whenever possible. I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment by the way... it really means a lot.

@magnuswoolf4868 3 года назад

Awsome thank you I’m going to the Arctic and don’t want to rely on my electric pump when the batteries all shit themselves ,great diy solution thanks man

@IntenseAngler 3 года назад

You're more than welcome my friend. I'm glad that you found this useful for your upcoming trip to the Artic - that sounds like an awesome time man! Appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment by the way... means a lot.

@BackcountryForward 5 лет назад

Really interested to test this out. Not sure how well it’ll work with the klymit twist and pull system of inflators.

@tele1974 6 лет назад

That would be a good addition to a compactor bag that is lining my pack.

@sgreen4865 3 года назад

I think I can just use my lungs. That doesn't look like that it holds that much air

@yuotube011 9 лет назад

If you replace the garbage bag with a water ballon you have a great bb shooter!

@swanyut 9 лет назад

awesome idea...but i think it would be safer to drill out the bottle cap while still on the bottle..then cut it off

@kullcraven 9 лет назад

That was a good tip, you bring alot of cool ideas, and cant wait to see your next one.

@Cyps36 9 лет назад

Very impressive, thanks for sharing.

@petersherman2552 6 лет назад

Thank you John, great Idea. I'm going to do just exactly that. I might even apply it to a drysack and double purpose. Some duct tape might smooth the application of the cap.

@mikedeloach6849 6 лет назад

My thoughts, too. I would think it would work on a 20L bag, and then also keep a spare un-modified cap and install it when you want it to be water tight.

@TomsBackwoods 9 лет назад

Great DIY project John! Garbage bags have alot of dual purpose applications so there is no reason not to have at least one ;D Some more examples would be a Dry bag for clothes, use as a Sink, for washing cloths, ect ect... Thanks for the vid my friend!

@IntenseAngler 9 лет назад

Thanks buddy! Couldn't agree with you more by the way... without trash bags, duct tape, WD-40, and safety pins, us DIY hacks would be out of business, lol. Hope your weekend's a great one Brother!

@rkymtnhootowl7873 9 лет назад

IntenseAngler You forgot Chap Stick!

@druface12345 4 года назад

You can also use the bag as a waterproof liner for your pack

@ccrumbjr 9 лет назад

Any ideas on how to make one of these for inflatable pool toys and the like?

@jaredj631 9 лет назад

Great project. Did you come up with this idea?

@boogwan6594 6 лет назад

How big should the rubber washer and cap be?

@keithlancaster2228 9 лет назад

Awesome Quick and Easy!

@celiacollins16 2 года назад

THANK YOU! Really appreciate this video and look forward to watching more tips and tricks with simple solutions that anyone can do! Have a great day.

@IntenseAngler 2 года назад

You're very welcome Celia! I'm really glad to hear that you enjoyed this video :) Thank you so much for taking the time to watch, leaving such a very generous comment, and for your support... it truly means a lot! I hope that you have a great day as well!

@randywatson8347 9 лет назад

Excellent. The garbage bag has other uses too.

@WestCoastRoller 9 лет назад

That's really a great idea. Thanks John!

@stephenmaloney776 9 лет назад

Great Hack!!

@rayngrace 8 лет назад

finally tried my NeoAir in our carpeted living room and woke up stiff on the sleep-side of my shoulder/neck/hip. any advice to make it more comfortable? thanks

@kira8zero 3 года назад

You can actually do this with only a trash bag

@quaddingsous 9 лет назад

Awesome clever! I'll be sharing this video on my favourite ATV Facebook page. Not sure where you come up with all these ideas, but keep'em comin'! Thanx for sharin'!

@sayheytosid 4 года назад

Best hack! Thank for for sharing.

@thomaspigg306 9 лет назад

that's a great use for the camper! thank you! first time watcher, and it won't be my last!

@IntenseAngler 9 лет назад

+Thomas Pigg You're very welcome! Glad you liked the video my friend.. and I truly appreciate the support! All the best! -John

@FloridaGirlAdventures 8 лет назад

No kidding - that's cool. Im not sure the ultra-lighters would agree - but you're probably carrying a trash compactor bag anyway - what a great dual use! I am going to go share this one with some friends!

@crankshaft007 4 года назад

Great idea made a couple and they are amazing

@thepeacefulprepper8605 9 лет назад

I love this idea!! I do find myself getting a little dizzy when I blow up my pad quickly, lol. Can't wait to try it.

@inspireAson 9 лет назад

Nice! Now I can save all that hot air for evening tent conversation. ;) Seriously, though, that's awesome. I swear those water bottle tops have thousands of uses. :) - Chris

@dmithsmith5880 9 лет назад

Don't forget that manually blowing up any inflatable pad with your mouth is introducing large amounts of moisture into your pad, and will most likely get trapped inside forever. While this is not a huge deal for non insulated 3 season pads. During the winter camping months this could prove deadly as the moisture can destroy the insulation value inside one of those insulated type inflatable air pads. I would never ever blow any lung air into my Exped winter mat that's for sure ! It is for the same reason that one would not want to keep your face while sleeping inside a sleeping bag in the winter, It could kill you.

@dmithsmith5880 8 лет назад

On average our breath expels approx 1 quart + of water in the form of vapor in 6 hrs. when sleeping. This vapor combined with below freezing temps instantly condenses inside your sleeping bag making your sleeping bag frozen and or wet inside. With a synthetic bag it is not as terrible but still a very bad thing, with a down bag it is one of the worst things you could do. It drastically reduces the loft and Rvalue of your bag, and makes it 2 lbs heavier every night and does not dry out causing a very uncomfortable and dangerous situation. While you may get away with it above say 10deg.f, but In extremely cold weather say -30f your sleeping bags Rvalue and overall performance Is the difference between life and death. Next time you go winter camping pour a quart of water into your bag before you go to sleep. Or just breathe into your bag, same thing.

@SeniorHiker77 5 лет назад

That was a greak idea, wish I seem that video before buying a battery operated pump, Big Agnes old model and new model, well as a SeatoSummit pump sack. Dang gone it!

@specfever2 2 года назад

That is crazy. Now I don't have to pass out blowing into it or look like I'm counting time at a hoedown with the footpump!

@IntenseAngler 2 года назад

Lol! I'm very glad to hear that this will help you out brother. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment... it's much appreciated!

@OregonMike 9 лет назад

Nice! So simple a caveman could do it. Why didn't I think of that *smacks forehead*

@scrider8464 8 лет назад

Now, that was worth watching!

@MrTomo4415 7 лет назад

Is it just me? I already have a fully portable inflator that is carried on my person at all times and has no extra weight penalty and does not take up any extra space, costs nothing, will not tear and I don't have to replace any parts. My lungs

@feldspar1333 4 года назад

Robert Thomas This is the way I did it for years. However, blow up a balloon, let it sit, then deflate it and see how much moisture there is in it from your breath. That’s just one inflation! People are paying $150 for high-end ultra-light-weight pads, then filling them up with moisture by breathing directly into it.

@AlexanderBuch Год назад

Been looking for a solution for my Klymit pad. This is perfect 👍

@IntenseAngler Год назад

I'm really happy to hear that this will help you out with your pad brother. Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment... it's very much appreciated 👍

@t.w.milburn8264 9 лет назад

Ohh-Yeah; 'Nuther Hot-Diggity DIY Tip From Our U-Tube Brother, John=IntenseAngler. It just Keeps Getting Better'n Better With Every Vid U Share Thanks Much,John. Happy Trails From The Maritimes In Canada ATB " T " " GOD BLESS "

@watch-Dominion-2018 Год назад

it would cost me more to buy all the tools required to make it than it would to just buy a tiny pump

@IntenseAngler Год назад

There's really not much required that you couldn't substitute if you needed to actually. If you don't have a drill and bit, you could always make do with a razor knife for instance. Hope that helps....

@buckeye4life915 7 лет назад

what kind of sleeping pad is that

@ScoutsIX3 10 месяцев назад

This is an awesome DIY solution. And super light too!

@IntenseAngler 10 месяцев назад

Thanks! I'm really happy to hear that you liked it my friend! 👍 Hopefully it comes in handy for you! I appreciate you watching and commenting by the way... it means a lot!

@tictachikes6156 5 лет назад

If you used the same bag as a stuff sack you could have another cap with no hole in to stop water getting in. Or just twist it and stick an elastic band around it I guess.

@scrope 5 лет назад

Excellent idea. I wish I had thought of that.

@eltenda 9 лет назад

freaking clever...

@jeremypease6191 6 лет назад

Great idea. I wish it would have fit over the nozzle on my Klymit pad but it is not tapered like others.

@FlyfishermanMike 6 лет назад

Jeremy Pease I used a small piece of .75" rubber house I had laying around from a sprinkler project. Stretched the opening a bit, add the bag and works great on my Klymit.

@MeetMeOutside 9 лет назад

John, that is awesome! What a great idea man. Thanks for posting my friend.Peace

@powderwigwoodenteethmf5037 7 лет назад

Thank you for saving me $15. Pretty ridiculous that a thermarest air valve costs $15 when they probably produced it for .50 cents-$1. Maybe I might be cheap

@mrrustygray 9 лет назад

SCIENCE! Brilliant.

@HalfbreedR3 9 лет назад

Now thats pretty slick!

@JoshuaJohnsonOutdoors 2 года назад

Clever stuff - nice work man.

@IntenseAngler 2 года назад

Thank you for your very generous compliment Joshua. I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment by the way... it really means a lot man.

@GrnXnham 7 лет назад

Great cheap fix. Works great on my Thermorest Neo-Air but does not work on my Big Agnes Q-Core SL. The valve is too large on the Big Agnes. I need to come up with a wider-mouthed bottle to make my own pad inflator for the Big Agnes. EDITED: Solution found for the Big Agnes--simply remove the rubber washer and then re-install the lid. You don't get as tight of a seal but it still works without the washer.

@brianwhippie2264 9 лет назад

Son of a bitc$! Too cool!

@SSketchii 9 лет назад

I'm still waiting for you to have 123,456 subscribers..

@CampfireTalk 9 лет назад

The stuff you come up with never ceases to amaze me. p.s. arm hair has almost grown back :)

@IntenseAngler 9 лет назад

I have entirely too much time on my hands... :/ P.S. Glad to hear about the arm hair buddy. Do I dare ask where you're storing your duct tape now though? ;)

@TurtleBushcraft 9 лет назад

very cool DIY inflator thanks for sharing atb John

@badavis84 9 лет назад

Great tip, John! ... i just realized, you sound just like Matt Graham, from Dual Survival. haha Both = cool fellas! I look forward to more videos and tips.